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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Air Flow
Make sure cables do not obstruct the cooling airfl ow.
Dust Filters
The chassis features a dust fi lter in front of the front fans, and two magnetic dust fi lters, one
on top of the chassis and one on the bottom. They can be lifted off and cleaned to improve
system air fl ow circulation.
Cleaning the Front Dust Filter
1. Disengage the fi lter by pushing on the top edge center. The top pops loose.
2. Rotate the fi lter top downward to release it from the hinge points on the bottom.
3. Clean the fi lter.
4. Replace the fi lter by aligning it in the bottom hinge points, then pushing the top edge
back into place. Push the top center until it clicks in.
The top and bottom magnetic fi lters can be simply lifted off for cleaning.
Top Magnetic
Dust Filter
Bottom Magnetic
Dust Filter
Front Dust Filter
Figure 3-11. Dust Filters
Hinge Point
Filter Release Point
Hinge Point
